The air fryer is the best and only method needed to toast a bagel. In fact, we no longer own or have a need for a traditional toaster after our air fryer.
The air fryer will give you a warm, crispy, golden bagel with a chewy soft inside better then the traditional toaster. The air fryer bagel mimics what you would get at an expensive bagel cafe without the price tag and in the comfort of your own home.
How to Toast a Bagel in an Air Fryer:
- To toast a bagel in an air fryer first select the bagel of your choice and place on a cutting board.
- Choose a sharp serrated knife. Serrated knifes work best as it has a saw-like edge that can easily cut through the dense bagel.
- Carefully hold the bagel with your non-dominant hand on the cutting board and slice the bagel evenly in half with your dominant hand holding the knife parallel to the cutting board.
- Place the bagel slices cut side facing up in the center of the basket.
- The Cuisinart air fryer toaster oven has a preset function for bagels. Select the shade from 1 to 7 and select number of slices from 1 to 6. Press start after selecting shade and number of slices.
What type of bagels should I choose?
Any type and kind of bagel will work in the air fryer. Popular bagel choices include:
- Plain
- Onion
- Everything
- Cinnamon raisin
- Blueberry
- Whole wheat
- Poppy seed
- Chocolate chip
- Gluten free
Can you use the air fryer as a toaster?
The air fryer has replaced my toaster. I use the air fryer daily as a toaster to toast bread, bagels, English muffins, waffles and more. The air fryer makes a perfect toaster as it has a large tray or basket allowing room for thicker slices of bread and bagels. The air fryer as a toaster will leave your food perfectly golden and crisp.
What are the best toppings to put on a bagel?
Toppings allow you to switch it up and be creative. Toppings can also add more protein to your bagel and turn your bagel into a meal. Choices can include:
- Butter
- Cream cheese
- Jam/jellies such as blueberry, strawberry and raspberry
- Avocado
- Cream cheese
- Peanut butter
- Nutella
- Honey
- Smoked salmon
- Breakfast sandwich with cheese, egg, bacon and/or sausage
How to Toast a Bagel in an Air Fryer without a Toaster
Ingredients
- any variety of bagel
- topping or toppings of your choice
Instructions
- To toast a bagel in an air fryer first select the bagel of your choice and place on a cutting board.
- Choose a sharp serrated knife. Serrated knifes work best as it has a saw-like edge that can easily cut through the dense bagel.
- Carefully hold the bagel with your non-dominant hand on the cutting board and slice the bagel evenly in half with your dominant hand holding the knife parallel to the cutting board.
- Place the bagel slices cut side up facing up in the center of the basket or tray.
- The Cuisinart air fryer toaster oven has a preset function for bagels. Select the shade from 1 to 7 and select number of slices from 1-6. Press start after selecting shade and number of slices.
- Once the timer goes off, carefully remove the bagel from the tray.
- Serve with the bagel with the topping of your choice.